Scott County, IA – A driver was recently stopped on Interstate 280 after allegedly speeding at 144 miles per hour in a 65 zone, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The stop occurred in Stockton, within Scott County, involving a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
According to a post from the Iowa State Patrol’s District 12 office, Trooper Dodd made the stop after noticing the vehicle traveling at more than double the posted limit. The driver reportedly told the trooper he was “frustrated about work and another vehicle on the road.”
Authorities noted that emotional frustration is never a justification for reckless driving. “Frustration is NEVER an excuse for speeding,” the agency emphasized in its social media post.
The stop serves as a reminder of the ongoing enforcement efforts along I-280 and other high-speed corridors across eastern Iowa. Excessive speed remains one of the leading causes of serious and fatal crashes statewide, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Drivers are urged to remain calm, obey posted limits, and avoid aggressive driving—especially on rural interstates where high speeds can quickly turn dangerous.
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